Huge plumes of smoke blanketed swaths of the Southeast on Wednesday as crews battled rapidly growing wildfires that destroyed more than 50 homes in Georgia and forced hundreds to flee the drought- and wind-fueled flames.
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As US braces for winter storm, here's what may come to Mercer
By Nathaniel Jordan | January 23Much of the East Coast and Midwest are preparing for a large winter storm that is predicted to begin this weekend and end by Monday, and some projections show that its impact may stretch down to Macon.
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Voting is open for District 18 Georgia special election. Here's what to know.
By Precious Clark | January 12Georgia State Sen. John F. Kennedy announced his resignation from the state legislature to run for lieutenant governor of Georgia on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, launching a special election to fill his vacant District 18 seat.
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Covington attracts big stars while retaining small-town charm
By Reagan Odom | December 3Covington, Ga. might look like a regular small town, but it is actually one of the most-filmed places in the South. Its streets have shown up in countless movies and TV shows, making it a kind of open-air studio.
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Partially suspended SNAP benefits leave millions scrambling
By Olivia McNamara | November 5Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps, are facing uncertainty as the program has been partially suspended due to the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1.
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5 trails and parks in the Macon area to explore this fall
By Hannah Mock | October 30All around Mercer’s campus, the leaves are changing, the breeze is starting to catch a chill and fall is coming in full swing. In spite of this beautiful change of scenery, students tend to spend more time indoors preparing for finals and completing course projects as the semester comes to a close.
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Georgia's polling booths are open. Here's a quick guide to the races.
By Nathaniel Jordan | October 24Georgia is holding a statewide election for two seats on the Public Service Commission this year, and Macon residents will vote on the Bibb County School District’s Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or ESPLOST.Bibb County Supervisor of Elections Tom Gillon said that while the Public ...
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'This is what I believe in': 'No Kings' protest draws hundreds in Macon
By Gabriel Kopp | October 18Tattnall Square Park was host to a “No Kings” protest on Saturday morning, drawing more than 300 people to the intersection of Oglethorpe and College Street, less than a quarter-mile from campus.
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Five things to know about the Georgia National Fair
By Alexandria Harbin | October 2The Georgia National Fair returns for its 36th year at the Perry Fairgrounds from Oct. 2-12, just 30 minutes from Mercer University’s campus. For students this state tradition offers excitement, high-energy rides and a chance to unwind nearing the University's fall break, but first-time fairgoers ...
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Active threat hoaxes ripple across state, US
By Hannah Mock | September 6Dozens of schools across the southeast have gone into lockdown in the past two weeks in response to reports of active threats.Mercer University notified students and faculty of a potential active threat on campus on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Central Georgia Technical College received a similar call a day ...
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AJC offers students free access to online paper
By Gabriel Kopp | August 29The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering Mercer students free access to its website. This is the second year that the paper and the university have partnered together to deliver state and local news to the student body, according to Larry Brumley, Mercer's senior vice president for marketing ...
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'This is our team, this is our time': Club World Cup comes to Macon
By Gabriel Kopp | June 5Mercer Athletics and Macon-Bibb County announced on Tuesday that the Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC will use Macon as its base camp leading up to the 2025 Club World Cup, which starts in mid-June.Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller heralded the news as a boon for the county and highlighted ...
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Mercer students participate in MLK Day march organized by the Middle Georgia Democratic Socialists
By Patrick Z. Hobbs | January 26Members of the Middle Georgia chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, including several Mercer students, took part in a march celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Hardy Ivy Park in Atlanta on Jan. 20.
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Update: Classes cancelled Wednesday
By Gabriel Kopp | January 21Classes and offices on Mercer's Macon campus will be closed until noon Wednesday in response to forecast icy roads, according to a press release emailed on Tuesday night.
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Update: Mercer cancels Friday classes due to weather
By Gabriel Kopp | January 9Mercer is preparing for a bout of winter weather in its first week back from break. The National Weather Service told The Cluster on Thursday that the Macon area could expect to see a mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet starting Friday at 7 a.m. and lasting until 4 p.m. the same day.
